May 22, 2013
Lexington Legends vs Asheville Tourists
May 20 – 7:05 May 21 – 7:05 May 22 – 12:05 www.lexingtonlegends.com
SITE Installation Week at Loudon House
Lexington Art League has selected five artists (Blake Eames, Alisa Sworsky, Liz Miller, Chee Wang Ng, and Jason Paradis) to transform rooms in the Loudoun House for SITE, an exhibition that aims to transform the way you see your surroundings through site-specific installations site specific creations. The gallery is open to the public during normal gallery hours throughout the installation, and the …
Red Barn Radio: Driving Rain
As a four-piece group, their music centers on solid harmony and rhythm, crisp banjo works, amazing flat-picking guitar, fine licks on the mandolin, and solid bass timing. Driving Rain is a traditional bluegrass band that brings to mind the bands of the past with a sound that is distinctly its own. www.redbarnradio.com
Blues Jam Night at Cheapside
Every Wednesday, Cheapside presents Blues Jam Night. So bring your instrument and yourself, sign up and join the band…
Amerigo Gazaway at Cosmic Charlie’s
With the breakthrough release of 2011’s *Fela Soul*, Amerigo Gazaway’s sophomore effort was declared “a virtual web hit” (MTV) seemingly overnight. As the creator of one of the year’s most buzz-worthy independent releases, the 26 year-old Nashville native successfully showcased his unique ability to blend multiple genres into a singular dance floor groove. The son of renowned Jazz trumpeter, Gary …
Nikki Talley Duo at Natasha’s Bistro
Nikki Talley is a hardworking, energetic mountain girl with a big voice. She is one half of a full time touring husband & wife duo based out of Asheville, NC contributing acoustic guitar, clawhammer banjo & of course her trademark stunning vocals. www.beetnik.com for reservations.
Open Mic Night at Tin Roof
Acoustic duo/solo acts welcome. Perform 3 songs, or 10 minutes, whichever comes first. Winner of the night get $100.
May 23, 2013
Bike Lexington Progressive Bike-n-Beer Dinner
This annual event is back and will tour two of Lexington’s microbreweries with beer samples at each location and a progressive, and a 3-course meal. Proceeds benefit the Broke Spoke Community Bike Shop. Limited to the first 50 sign ups. thebrokespoke.org
SITE Installation Week at Loudon House
Lexington Art League has selected five artists (Blake Eames, Alisa Sworsky, Liz Miller, Chee Wang Ng, and Jason Paradis) to transform rooms in the Loudoun House for SITE, an exhibition that aims to transform the way you see your surroundings through site-specific installations site specific creations. The gallery is open to the public during normal gallery hours throughout the installation, and the …
Free Music at Thursday Night Live
Every Thursday evening, April 4 through October 31, 2013, Downtown Lexington features Central Bank Thursday Night Live, a free community event at Fifth Third Pavilion at Cheapside Park from 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. featuring beverages, food from local restaurants and live music. April 4 – Payback April 11 – Swing Street April 18 – Those Crosstown Rivals April 25 …
African Drumming Class at The Lyric Theatre
“It’s not everyday that you are introduced to the rhythm, heartbeat, and feel of Africa while living in Kentucky, but with the help of instructor Robert L. Wint (also known as As Sih Aqaqa Ba) you get the chance to! Classes are held every Thursday at 6:00 pm continuing until June 27 and drums are provided, so come experience the …
KY Hoss Cats at Willie’s Locally Known
“Swingin’ doors, sawdust floors, four on the floor era country music and western swing.” This standing Thursday evening gig features members from Barry Mando Project, Tula, Born Cross-Eyed and more. www.willieslex.com
Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen/ Tyler Childers at Willie’s Locally Known
Hard driving bluegrass.
Louie Anderson at Comedy Off Broadway
Johnny Carson, the comedy icon for generations of rising stars, invited Louie to make his national television debut on the “The Tonight Show” in 1984, and the rest is history. Leno, Letterman, “Comic Relief” and Showtime and HBO specials followed, making Louie a household name and opening doors for him as an actor. He has guest-starred in sitcoms like “Grace …
Central Kentucky Guitar Night: Michael Chapdelaine & Gordon Trevor Hall
Central Kentucky Guitar Night is kicking off Thursday nights with two of the country’s top guitarists: The world’s premier Kalimbatarist (that’s a guitar with a Kalimba on it!) Trevor Gordon Hall, and International Guitar Champion Michael Chapdelaine. www.beetnik.com for reservations.
Superfecta at Parlay Social
One of Lexington’s most popular party bands playing classic and new hits.
Jon Russell at Horseshoes KY Bar and Grill
Jon Russel brings his country roots and southern rock sound to Horseshoes for three nights of shows.
Small Batch/ Fire Dog/ If Birds Could Fly at Al’s Bar
Two local bands along with Virgina natives If Birds Could Fly: A haunting mix of Appalachian folk, Americana, and retro country.
Rumpke Mountain Boys & David Gans at Cosmic Charlie’s
Rumpke Mountain Boys have molded their own style of bluegrass/jamgrass that they call Trashgrass. Using banjo, mandolin, bass, and acoustic guitar RMB plays a wide variety original and cover material. The band’s choice of songs to cover leaves no genre of music untouched. Being a group comprised of four singer/songwriters their list of originals is just as diverse. The passion …
Drunk With Guns at Tin Roof
A Knoxville, TN based rock trio.
May 24, 2013
36th Annual Horsey Hundred
The 36th annual Horsey Hundred will be held the weekend of May 24-26, 2013, in Georgetown, Kentucky. In addition to a visit to the beauty of springtime in the Bluegrass, this year’s Horsey offers our traditional Saturday century route through both challenging and beautiful central Kentucky terrain. One of the Sunday ride options even includes a roll through the streets …
Studio Players: “Funny Money”
Picking up the wrong briefcase, which is filled with a fortune in unmarked bills, leads to a series of lies to neighbors, policemen, the cab driver and the thugs who want their money back, and the need to start drinking in this play, directed by Bob Singleton. May 9 – 26. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Fri., Sat. and opening night; …
May 24, 2013 – May 26, 2013
Annual Kentucky High School Invitational Rodeo
Come out to the Kentucky Horse Park for the Annual Kentucky High School Invitational Rodeo. For more information, please visit: http://www.kyhsra.com
SITE Installation Week at Loudon House
Lexington Art League has selected five artists (Blake Eames, Alisa Sworsky, Liz Miller, Chee Wang Ng, and Jason Paradis) to transform rooms in the Loudoun House for SITE, an exhibition that aims to transform the way you see your surroundings through site-specific installations site specific creations. The gallery is open to the public during normal gallery hours throughout the installation, and the …
Live Music Fridays at Talon Winery
Weekly live music at Talon Winery. May 10- Jeff Blackburn May 17- Iron Works (Paul Nuzzo) May 24- Owen Grise May 31- Jim Olive
SITE Opening Celebration at the Loudoun House
SITE is an exhibition that aims to transform the way you see your surroundings through site-specific installations created by Blake Eames, Alisa Dworsky, Liz Miller, Chee Wang Ng, and Jason Paradis. Each artist has been selected to reinvent a room in the house, and their finished creations will be open to the public. Drinks by Fork in the Road and …
Christopher Jones at Natasha’s Bistro
Songwriter Christopher Mark Jones’ long musical itinerary includes busking in Paris, the English folk club circuit, tours of Denmark and Holland, the Bristol and Rotterdam festivals, BBC and Capitol radio appearances in London. His 1978 album for Transatlantic, “No More Range to Roam,” was released in five countries and distributed in the U.S. by Rounder. After forays into rock, jazz …
Louie Anderson at Comedy Off Broadway
Johnny Carson, the comedy icon for generations of rising stars, invited Louie to make his national television debut on the “The Tonight Show” in 1984, and the rest is history. Leno, Letterman, “Comic Relief” and Showtime and HBO specials followed, making Louie a household name and opening doors for him as an actor. He has guest-starred in sitcoms like “Grace …
Jon Russell at Horseshoes KY Bar and Grill
Jon Russel brings his country roots and southern rock sound to Horseshoes for three nights of shows.
